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Navigating Kids' BIG Emotions & Social Media as Working Moms | Nicole’s Story & Children’s Book

Season #1

Discover how to help kids navigate big emotions, social anxiety, and digital communication in a fast-paced world! 💗 Welcome back to the Working Moms of San Antonio podcast with hosts Erika Radis and Marie Lifschultz! In this episode, we sit down with special guest, veteran, and children’s book author Nicole to dive into modern parenting, helping kids express their feelings, and the unexpected challenges kids face with social media and "mutuals" today. Whether you are navigating frequent moves, struggling to get your children to talk about anxiety, or balancing motherhood and business, this episode is packed with real, heartwarming, and funny parenting insights you don't want to miss!

✨ In this episode, we cover: Helping children put words to complex feelings and anxiety How social media and group chats affect kids' social dynamics today Lessons learned from military life and frequent moves Nicole's inspiration behind her children's book Omar and the Super Tails Finding time for open-door conversations with your teenagers 🔗 Resources & Links: Working Moms of San Antonio Memberships: workingmomsofsanantonio.com/membership Email Us: [email protected]

Check out Nicole’s Book: Available where books are sold! If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a Comment sharing how you navigate big emotional moments with your kids! 🔔  Video Chapters

00:00 - Welcome to Working Moms of San Antonio Podcast

00:30 - Community & Coworking Membership Announcement

01:17 - Introducing Special Guest Nicole

03:00 - What Inspired Nicole’s Children's Book?

05:25 - Why Modern Kids Suffer From Social Anxiety & Big Feelings

06:20 - Moving as a Kid & Dealing with School Friendships

08:20 - Why Parents Accidentally Dismiss Children's Emotions

11:15 - Kids & Social Media: What "Mutuals" Really Means Today

13:40 - Middle School Drama, Texting, and Cyber Misunderstandings

17:40 - Military Backgrounds, Direct Communication, & Text Etiquette

20:00 - How Becoming a Mom Changes Your Emotional Perspective

23:20 - Teaching Children How to Communicate Beyond Emojis

26:00 - Late-Night "Open Door" Chats With Teenagers

28:15 - How Moving Frequently Builds Adaptability & Resilience

31:00 - The Importance of Raw, Emotional Conversations in Parenting

32:15 - Where to Buy Omar and the Super Tails

33:40 - Final Thoughts & Community Wrap-Up

 

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